Amazing facts for kids

The Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889 and named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built it.

The Eiffel Tower was completed in 1889 and named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built it.

The mimic octopus can imitate the appearance and behaviors of other sea creatures, such as lionfish and flatfish.

The mimic octopus can imitate the appearance and behaviors of other sea creatures, such as lionfish and flatfish.

The Netherlands is famous for its extensive network of canals, and Amsterdam is often called the "Venice of the North."

The Netherlands is famous for its extensive network of canals, and Amsterdam is often called the "Venice of the North."

The Autostadt in Wolfsburg is a theme park dedicated to automobiles, showcasing various Volkswagen models.

The Autostadt in Wolfsburg is a theme park dedicated to automobiles, showcasing various Volkswagen models.

Japan has the world's oldest company still in operation, founded in 578 AD—Kongo Gumi, a construction company.

Japan has the world's oldest company still in operation, founded in 578 AD—Kongo Gumi, a construction company.

There's a limestone cliff with over 5,000 dinosaur footprints in Bolivia, with many dating back 68 million years.

There's a limestone cliff with over 5,000 dinosaur footprints in Bolivia, with many dating back 68 million years.

The Antarctic Ice Sheet holds about 60% of the world's fresh water. This plays a crucial role in regulating global sea levels.

The Antarctic Ice Sheet holds about 60% of the world's fresh water. This plays a crucial role in regulating global sea levels.

Alaska has more than three million lakes. It was purchased from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million, a deal known as "Seward's Folly."

Alaska has more than three million lakes. It was purchased from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million, a deal known as "Seward's Folly."

Vultures keep cool by pooping on their own feet. Bats give birth upside down and catch their newborns in their wings.

Vultures keep cool by pooping on their own feet. Bats give birth upside down and catch their newborns in their wings.

Country/region